Chris Christie in Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009
On Energy & Oil:
Incentivize energy manufacturing & wind turbines
- Incentivize energy manufacturing with tax credits. 100% of the corporate business taxes or the insurance premium tax for any wind turbine and manufacturing facility that locates in New Jersey.
- New Jersey will create higher-paying clean
energy production jobs in the next four years.
- Commit to a 5/1 ratio of higher-paying, clean energy production jobs to lower paying, efficiency jobs.
- New Jersey ranks 43rd when it comes to generating renewable energy.
Source: 2009 Gubernatorial campaign website, christiefornj.com
Nov 3, 2009
On Government Reform:
Use the line item veto; put everything online
I believe we can and we must control spending and enforce accountability.- Use the line-item veto.
- Elect independent state auditor.
- Eliminate 2/3 political patronage jobs.
- Eliminate pensions and benefits for part-time workers.
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Immediate freeze on proposed new agency rules and regulations.
- Sunset provisions for all new programs after 4 years.
- Transparency--put everything online with searchable databases.
Source: 2009 Gubernatorial campaign website, christiefornj.com
Nov 3, 2009
On Jobs:
Garden State Growth Zones to attract new private investment
- Garden State Growth Zones. Combine existing economic zones to create a super zone to attract new private investment and jobs.
- Putting NJ Back to Work. Focus on worker retraining for unemployed New Jerseyans and connecting with them with
businesses.
- Provide grants for public colleges for renewable energy related curriculum and training.
- Renew NJ and the Choose NJ Energy Campaign. Market and sell NJ's resources to energy producers, innovators and developers.
Source: 2009 Gubernatorial campaign website, christiefornj.com
Nov 3, 2009
On Tax Reform:
We can and we must lower taxes
I believe we can and we must lower taxes. Lower taxes will invite back businesses, jobs, employees, residents and students. More people paying taxes means more revenue- Reduce the personal income tax
- Restore property tax relief for everyone
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Eliminate the "double-taxation' on New Jersey S-Corporations
- Eliminate special interest labor union giveaways that increase taxes
- 2/3 majority vote to impose new tax or to increase existing tax.
Source: 2009 Gubernatorial campaign website, christiefornj.com
Nov 3, 2009
On Abortion:
Pro-life; the life of every human being is precious
I am pro-life. Hearing the strong heartbeat of my unborn daughter 14 years ago at 13 weeks gestation had a profound effect on me and my beliefs. The life of every human being is precious.
We must work to reduce abortions in New Jersey through laws such as parental notification, a 24-hour waiting period and a ban on partial-birth abortion.
Source: 2009 Gubernatorial campaign website, christiefornj.com
Jul 21, 2009
On Civil Rights:
Marriage exclusively between one man and one woman
I believe marriage should be exclusively between one man and one woman. While, I have no issue with same sex couples sharing contractual rights, I believe that marriage should remain the exclusive domain of one man and one woman. If a bill legalizing
same sex marriage came to my desk as Governor, I would veto it. If the law were changed by judicial fiat, I would be in favor of a constitutional amendment on the ballot so that voters, not judges, would decide this important social question.
Source: 2009 Gubernatorial campaign website, christiefornj.com
Jul 21, 2009
On Corporations:
Bring back "Trenton makes, the world takes"
New Jersey was once a leader in manufacturing, and as the well-known tag line goes, "Trenton makes, the world takes." Today, the industries that once made NJ no longer exist and it shows in our unemployment rate, the number of businesses that have left
our state, and the lack of good-paying jobs. NJ has lost 135,100 overall jobs overall and 34,000 manufacturing jobs in the last year alone. As a result, many middle-class workers have been forced to take lower paid paying jobs without benefits.
Source: 2009 Gubernatorial campaign website, christiefornj.com
Jul 21, 2009
On Crime:
Stand against child pornography and human trafficking
Above all, I am committed to protecting the most vulnerable in our society. As U.S. Attorney, I took an unprecedented stand against child pornography and human trafficking--breaking up criminal rings around the world.
These crimes are not only despicable, they erode the moral fiber of our society and cannot be tolerated. As Governor, my vested interest in protecting those that are unable to fight for themselves will continue with a forceful hand.
Source: 2009 Gubernatorial campaign website, christiefornj.com
Jul 21, 2009
On Education:
Public education system is failing; increase accountability
The toughest, most important problems in our state are too often met with simple answers. Take our schools, for example. Our public education system is failing in far too many parts of our state--in our cities, in our suburbs and in the rural
parts of our state. Our children deserve better.All our current government does is simply throw more money at the problem without ever bringing about real change. Change won't come just with more money.
That's the easy answer that hasn't worked for far too long. Change will only come with increased accountability and greater parental involvement.
It is a moral imperative to educate our children in every corner of this state.
It's time we had a Governor with the courage to provide tough answers for tough questions. Chris Christie will be that Governor.
Source: 2009 Gubernatorial campaign website, christiefornj.com
Jul 21, 2009
On Energy & Oil:
Make NJ a magnet for renewable energy manufacturer
Energy as Industry is an opportunity to recover the good-paying, middle-class jobs that have been lost by focusing on production. As the country and the rest of the world makes renewable energy a priority,
New Jersey has an opportunity and ability to once again become a leader of industry.- Make New Jersey's Governor our State's Chief Energy Advocate.
- The "Choose New Jersey Energy" Campaign.
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Establish "Renew NJ" to consolidate all renewable energy manufacturing efforts.
Make New Jersey a magnet for renewable energy manufacturers:- Incentivize Energy Manufacturing with Tax Credits
- New Jersey Will Create Higher-Paying Clean Energ
Source: 2009 Gubernatorial campaign website, christiefornj.com
Jul 21, 2009
On Government Reform:
Cut wasteful spending; empower fiscal watchdogs
Gov. Corzine's spending is out of control. Taxpayer dollars are being wasted on ineffective programs while priority programs that have a positive impact on the quality of life of New Jersey families remain underfunded. Chris Christie will manage spending
and take control of New Jersey's priorities by budgeting for the future & cutting wasteful spending.Highlights from the plan for making sure every dollar counts:- Prioritize the state's funding commitments
- Establishing and empowering fiscal
watchdogs
- Implement simple, responsible budget practices..
It's time for a governor who will improve transparency, strengthen accountability and put the taxpayer first. It's the tone Chris Christie first set as US Attorney and it's how he will
serve as governor.Chris' plan to change the way government works:- Eliminate the Legislature's conflicts of interest
- Eliminate loopholes to strengthen laws banning pay to play
- Demand greater transparency and accountability in government.
Source: 2009 Gubernatorial campaign website, christiefornj.com
Jul 21, 2009
On Jobs:
NJ Partnership for Action: attract quality-paying jobs
Under Jon Corzine's watch, New Jersey's unemployment rate has nearly doubled, jobs and businesses are leaving the state and families are struggling to make ends meet. Chris Christie is committed to making
New Jersey competitive again by attracting quality-paying jobs, expanding new industries, and promoting New Jersey as a good place to do business. Highlights from the
Plan to Get New Jersey Working Again:- Cut taxes and the cost of doing business in New Jersey
- Make New Jersey's health care more affordable for small businesses
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Promote New Jersey as a good place to do business
- Create the "New Jersey Partnership for Action"
- Cut excessive red tape and regulation
- Increase efficiency in public sector investment
Source: 2009 Gubernatorial campaign website, christiefornj.com
Jul 21, 2009
On Principles & Values:
Children attend parochial school
Mary Pat and I have been blessed with four beautiful children and like many New Jersey parents, we have worked hard to instill strong values in each of them. Our children attend parochial school where we hope their studies
will help guide them in their faith and reinforce the values we teach them at home. Experiences in my life, along with my faith, have led me to believe in the sanctity, dignity and inherent value of all human life.
Source: 2009 Gubernatorial campaign website, christiefornj.com
Jul 21, 2009
On Tax Reform:
NJ has highest state tax burden & it's getting worse
New Jersey has the highest tax burden in the country and it's getting worse--the latest Corzine budget just raised taxes by another $1.2 billion. We're also burdened with the highest property taxes in the country, but that didn't stop Jon
Corzine from taking away property tax rebates from 1.2 million New Jerseyans in this year's budget. In fact, Jon Corzine and Jim McGreevey have raised taxes on the average New Jersey family by more than $10,000 since 2002--over
$22 billion in taxes, the highest in the nation.
This will change in a Christie Administration. Highlights from Chris' plan to cut our taxes:
- Provide Property Tax Relief
- Reduce New Jersey's Income Tax
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Across the board cut for all taxpayers
- Additional cut or credit for NJ-based small businesses
- Reduce the Corporate Business Tax Rate
- Eliminate the double taxation on New Jersey's S-Corporations
Source: 2009 Gubernatorial campaign website, christiefornj.com
Jul 21, 2009
On Welfare & Poverty:
Urban Fund and NJ Enterprise Zones don't work
Gov. Corzine has followed the same path as those before him and despite bold promises, hasn't made any progress or achieved any real results. Programs like the Urban Fund and New Jersey Enterprise Zones have been renewed year after year despite the
absence of any clear indication that they are actually working. Meanwhile, unemployment in our urban cities is nearly 15%, only 40% of students pass the High School Placement Test, on average there are 1,700 violent crimes per year, and more than
22% people live below the poverty line. The Christie Plan looks at four areas that need improvement if NJ's cities are going to be vibrant communities where parents can raise their family.-
Improve the quality of urban schools and expand educational opportunities
- Provide affordable, quality housing for those who need it most
- Make our cities attractive to business and job growth
- Improve public safety and cut violent crime.
Source: 2009 Gubernatorial campaign website, christiefornj.com
Jul 21, 2009
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